The Humane Society of Charlotte

1348 Parker Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Dogs & Cats
The Humane Society of Charlotte animal shelter in Charlotte, NC
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  3. Wednesday Closed
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  6. Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
  7. Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

The Humane Society of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC

The Humane Society of Charlotte is located at 1348 Parker Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, about 2 miles east of the city center. For nearly 50 years it has worked to build a more compassionate Charlotte for animals and the people who love them, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that finds loving homes for cats and dogs, performs spay/neuter surgeries, and offers essential veterinary care through its Pet Essential Care Clinic. The shelter also runs a pet food bank, community cat services, dog training, and youth and adult education programs, all supported without public funding. It's open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from The Humane Society of Charlotte

Adoption process

Adopters must be 18+ with valid photo ID and a form of payment; the process involves browsing available pets online, visiting the shelter to meet up to 2-3 animals, completing an adoption counselor conversation and paperwork, and finalizing adoption only after the animal has been spayed/neutered.

Service area
Charlotte, NC (also has an adoption center in Huntersville)
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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